How far is La Mesa, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between La Mesa and Riverside is 84.69 miles (136.3 km).

Flight distance from La Mesa, CA to Riverside, CA is 84.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from La Mesa to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from La Mesa, California to Riverside, California is: 97.98 miles (157.68 km) by car.

Driving from La Mesa to Riverside will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.

Riverside image
#1 La Mesa

The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. La Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the La Mesa Art Center and the La Mesa Historical Society.

Population 59724
GPS Coordinates 32°46'4"N 117°1'23"W
Latitude 32.7678300
Longitude -117.0230800
Altitude 161
Country United States
Riverside image
#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between La Mesa and Riverside

The distance between La Mesa and Riverside is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between La Mesa and Riverside. The current time is 01:48:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.09 liters (3.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Mesa and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to Riverside is $18.51 (diesel $21.42).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $18.51 $19.33 $19.86 $21.42

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Mesa and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Riverside image

Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to La Mesa 99.46 miles (160 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to La Mesa 240.94 miles (388 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to La Mesa 14.34 miles (23 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Fremont, CA to La Mesa 496.79 miles (800 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Fresno, CA to La Mesa 348.64 miles (561 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Irvine, CA to La Mesa 86.5 miles (139 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Laguna, CA to La Mesa 504.75 miles (812 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to La Mesa 109.07 miles (176 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to La Mesa 123.7 miles (199 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Oakland, CA to La Mesa 500.12 miles (805 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to La Mesa 514.06 miles (827 km)

Riverside image

Driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to La Mesa 107.27 miles (173 km)

Gas Cost Calculator